NHL matchup
10/24/20267:00 PMNationwide ArenaColumbus, OH

Golden Knights9 – 4 – 1vsBlue Jackets5 – 6 – 0

Sharp side
✈️ Golden Knights -135
Model value
Sharp total
↑ Over 6.5
Model value

Model forecast

Projected outcome

Projected outcome: model scores and win probabilities
Team
Vegas Golden Knights3.456.7%
Columbus Blue Jackets3.043.3%
Matchup intelligence

Team grades

TeamSkatersGoalieOverall
Vegas Golden KnightsB+B+B+
Columbus Blue JacketsB-C+B-
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Editorial oil painting inspired by Nationwide Arena in Columbus, with abstracted figures and unbranded architectural details.Golden Knights vs. Blue Jackets: Vegas has wins, but what about value?Vegas is 8-4, but its historical betting returns and consecutive heavy losses complicate the favorite’s case. Competitive shot projections and uneven goalie results add intrigue at a 6.5-goal total.Read analysis
Sportsbook context

Game lines

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DraftKings
TeamMoneylinePuck Line
VGK-135-1.5 (+185)
CBJ+114+1.5 (-225)
Total 6.5Over +110Under -130
BetMGM
TeamMoneylinePuck Line
VGK-135-1.5 (+180)
CBJ+110+1.5 (-220)
Total 6.0Over -118Under -102
BetRivers
TeamMoneylinePuck Line
VGK-137-1.5 (+180)
CBJ+115+1.5 (-230)
Total 6.5Over +106Under -132
Caesars
TeamMoneylinePuck Line
VGK-140-1.5 (+180)
CBJ+120+1.5 (-225)
Total 6.0Over -122Under +100
Circa Sports
TeamMoneylinePuck Line
VGK-130-1.5 (+185)
CBJ+117+1.5 (-215)
Total 6.0Over -115Under -105
FanDuel
TeamMoneylinePuck Line
VGK-134-1.5 (+186)
CBJ+112+1.5 (-235)
Total 6.0Over -120Under -102
Hard Rock Bet
TeamMoneylinePuck Line
VGK-130-1.5 (+175)
CBJ+110+1.5 (-230)
Total 6.5Over +105Under -130
Kalshi
TeamMoneylinePuck Line
VGK-122—
CBJ+117—
Total —Over —Under —
theScore Bet
TeamMoneylinePuck Line
VGK-135-1.5 (+175)
CBJ+115+1.5 (-215)
Total 6.5Over +110Under -130
Recent form

Last 10 games

Vegas Golden Knights

Overall7–3–0W–L–TPuck Line4–6–0W–L–PO/U8–2–0O–U–P
DateOpponentResultPuck LineTotal
10/22/26@ STLL 2–6L -1.5O 5.5
10/20/26vs TBL 2–6L -1.5O 6.5
10/17/26vs PITW 6–2W -1.5O 6.5
10/15/26vs CGYW 6–2W -1.5O 6.5
10/13/26@ NSHW 5–2W -1.5O 6.5
10/12/26@ MINL 2–4L +1.5O 5.5
10/10/26vs LAW 2–1L -1.5U 6.5
10/8/26vs TORW 4–3L -1.5O 6.5
10/6/26@ SEAW 6–2W -1.5O 6.5
10/4/26@ VANW 3–2L -1.5U 6.5

W win · L loss · T tie · P push · O over · U under · — unavailable.

Columbus Blue Jackets

Overall3–7–0W–L–TPuck Line2–8–0W–L–PO/U4–6–0O–U–P
DateOpponentResultPuck LineTotal
10/20/26vs TORL 2–6L -1.5O 6.5
10/18/26@ MINL 1–2W +1.5U 6.5
10/17/26vs NYRW 1–0L -1.5U 6.5
10/13/26vs FLAL 3–7L -1.5O 5.5
10/10/26@ STLL 3–5L +1.5O 5.5
10/9/26vs PITW 3–2L -1.5U 6.5
10/3/26vs UTAHL 1–4L +1.5U 6.5
10/1/26vs BUFW 6–3W +1.5O 6.5
4/14/26vs WSHL 1–2L -1.5U 6.5
4/12/26vs BOSL 2–3L -1.5U 6.5

W win · L loss · T tie · P push · O over · U under · — unavailable.

Team comparison

Projected team stats

Parenthetical values show each team’s average over the last 365 days.

Projected team statistics for Golden Knights and Blue Jackets
Statistic
28.6 (28.5)Shots29.0 (29.0)
23.7 (23.8)Hits19.4 (19.4)
14.7 (14.7)Blocked Shots14.6 (14.6)
28.8 (28.8)Faceoffs Won28.9 (28.8)
2.9 (2.9)Power Play Opportunities2.5 (2.5)
4.5 (4.5)Takeaways5.1 (5.1)
16.6 (16.6)Giveaways15.6 (15.5)
3.2 (3.2)Penalties3.4 (3.4)

Starting goalie context

Expected goalies

Golden KnightsCarter HartConfirmed
Player props1 market
Total Saves23.5Over-10551.2%Under-12555.6%
Blue JacketsCam TalbotConfirmed
Player props1 market
Total Saves26.5Over-11553.5%Under-12054.5%
Lineup context

Projected lines

Vegas Golden Knights
First line
  • CJack Eichel
    Player props3 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over-16562.3%Under+12045.5%
    Total Points1.5Over+14540.8%Under-19566.1%
    Total Shots on Goal2.5Over-14559.2%Under+10548.8%
  • LWIvan Barbashev
    Player props3 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+15539.2%Under-21067.7%
    Total Points0.5Over-11052.4%Under-12054.5%
    Total Shots on Goal1.5Over-11052.4%Under-12555.6%
  • RWMark Stone
    Player props3 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+10548.8%Under-14058.3%
    Total Points0.5Over-22068.8%Under+16038.5%
    Total Shots on Goal1.5Over-17563.6%Under+13043.5%
  • DBrayden McNabb
    Player props3 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+24029.4%Under-34077.3%
    Total Blocked Shots1.5Over-16562.3%Under+11546.5%
    Total Points0.5Over+19533.9%Under-26572.6%
  • DShea Theodore
    Player props2 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+12045.5%Under-16562.3%
    Total Points0.5Over-11052.4%Under-12054.5%
Second line
  • CTomas Hertl
    Player props3 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+16038.5%Under-21568.3%
    Total Points0.5Over-13056.5%Under-10551.2%
    Total Shots on Goal2.5Over+12544.4%Under-16562.3%
  • RWBraeden Bowman
  • DJeremy Lauzon
  • DRasmus Andersson
    Player props4 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+20532.8%Under-28574.0%
    Total Blocked Shots1.5Over+12045.5%Under-17063.0%
    Total Points0.5Over+15539.2%Under-21067.7%
    Total Shots on Goal1.5Over-15060.0%Under+11047.6%
Columbus Blue Jackets
First line
  • CAdam Fantilli
    Player props3 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+15539.2%Under-21067.7%
    Total Points0.5Over-14559.2%Under+11047.6%
    Total Shots on Goal2.5Over+10050.0%Under-13557.4%
  • LWValeri Nichushkin
    Player props3 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+22031.3%Under-30075.0%
    Total Points0.5Over+12045.5%Under-16562.3%
    Total Shots on Goal1.5Over-14058.3%Under+10548.8%
  • RWKent Johnson
    Player props3 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+17037.0%Under-23570.1%
    Total Points0.5Over-10551.2%Under-13056.5%
    Total Shots on Goal1.5Over-14559.2%Under+10548.8%
  • DZach Werenski
    Player props4 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over-16061.5%Under+12045.5%
    Total Blocked Shots1.5Over-16061.5%Under+11546.5%
    Total Points0.5Over-23069.7%Under+16537.7%
    Total Shots on Goal2.5Over-16061.5%Under+11546.5%
  • DDamon Severson
    Player props2 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+20532.8%Under-28073.7%
    Total Points0.5Over+15040.0%Under-20066.7%
Second line
  • CCharlie Coyle
    Player props3 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+18535.1%Under-25571.8%
    Total Points0.5Over-10551.2%Under-12555.6%
    Total Shots on Goal1.5Over+11047.6%Under-15060.0%
  • LWMatthew Knies
    Player props3 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+20033.3%Under-27573.3%
    Total Points0.5Over-10551.2%Under-13056.5%
    Total Shots on Goal1.5Over-11553.5%Under-11553.5%
  • RWMathieu Olivier
    Player props2 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+42519.0%Under-65086.7%
    Total Points0.5Over+19533.9%Under-26572.6%
  • DJake Christiansen
  • DDenton Mateychuk
    Player props2 markets
    Total Assists0.5Over+24029.4%Under-34077.3%
    Total Points0.5Over+18035.7%Under-24571.0%


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